Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
filifolia
ID:
17059

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 3: 774 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016388



Common Names

  • Black Salsify
  • Viper's Grass
  • Black Oyster Plant


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Synonyms

  • Scorzonera filifolia lipskyi (Lipsch.) Sosn. [unknown]
  • Scorzonera filifolia filifolia [unknown]
  • Scorzonera filifolia rubriseta (Lipsky) Grossh. [unknown]
  • Scorzonera filifolia vegetior Trautv. [unknown]
  • Scorzonera lipskyi Lipsch. [unknown]

Description

Scorzonera filifolia (also called Threadleaf Viper's Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region and the Middle East. It has a long, slender stem with thread-like leaves and small yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Scorzonera filifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scorzonera filifolia has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scorzonera filifolia is a perennial herb that is native to Europe. It can be propagated from seed or division. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from division, divide the clumps of the plant in the spring and replant the divisions in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a sunny location.

Where to Find Scorzonera filifolia

Scorzonera filifolia is native to Europe and can be found in open woodlands, meadows, and roadsides.

Scorzonera filifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scorzonera filifolia?

Scorzonera filifolia

What is the family of Scorzonera filifolia?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Scorzonera filifolia?

Threadleaf Viper's Grass

Species in the Scorzonera genus

Scorzonera aucheriana, Scorzonera safievii, Scorzonera racemosa, Scorzonera musili, Scorzonera transiliensis, Scorzonera bracteosa, Scorzonera acuminata, Scorzonera koelpinioides, Scorzonera intricata, Scorzonera aytatchii, Scorzonera mariovoensis, Scorzonera davisii, Scorzonera mollis, Scorzonera hissariae, Scorzonera hirsuta, Scorzonera ramosissima, Scorzonera gorovanica, Scorzonera raddeana, Scorzonera filifolia, Scorzonera joharchii, Scorzonera inaequiscapa, Scorzonera austriaca, Scorzonera pisidica, Scorzonera tragopogonoides, Scorzonera longiana, Scorzonera paradoxa, Scorzonera cinerea, Scorzonera pygmaea, Scorzonera tenuisecta, Scorzonera hieraciifolia, Scorzonera acanthoclada, Scorzonera seidlitzii, Scorzonera renzii, Scorzonera grubovii, Scorzonera mirabilis, Scorzonera luristanica, Scorzonera kandavanica, Scorzonera eriophora, Scorzonera ikonnikovii, Scorzonera scyria, Scorzonera subaphylla, Scorzonera reverchonii, Scorzonera albicans, Scorzonera pulchra, Scorzonera crassicaulis, Scorzonera adilii, Scorzonera yemensis, Scorzonera iliensis, Scorzonera troodea, Scorzonera sinensis,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References